 Controversy,
surprising turns, and the biggest shocker in CWF history all
unfolded at UPSIDE DOWN (5/15/10), and without question, the
CWF as we knew it WAS turned upside down at one of the most
action-packed events in a long time.
Brock Singleton became the 14th man to win the CWF
Heavyweight championship when he won an eight-man
tournament, lastly defeating the improving Ian Jordan in the
finals. However, Singleton’s win was nothing short of
controversial.
Here are quick results of the show, followed by a detailed
transcript of the night’s unfoldings.
CWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Quarterfinals
Zubov d. “BIG TIME” Bill Collier in 5:37
Thunder d. Apollyon in 5:35
“Big Deal” Ian Jordan d. Jason Gory via forfeit.
Brock Singleton d. Lightning in 4:28
Semifinals
“Big Deal” Ian Jordan d. Thunder in 6:37
Brock Singleton d. Zubov in 3:05
Finals
Brock Singleton d. “Big Deal” Ian Jordan in 10:44
Six-Man Tag Team match
Flex Lee, Nick Mirra, and Dan Sandwich d. CWF Mon Valley
champion “Hot Stuff” Chris Marx and CWF Tag Team champions
the Mercenaries (Nasty Nick and the Sniper) in 12:44
DETALIED RESULTS
The event began with former CWF Heavyweight champion Kato
coming to ringside. He explained to everyone about being
stripped of the title for attacking Commissioner LeGrande at
MARCH MADNESS (3/27/10) in Johnsonburg, and since then, Kato
said that he has become a changed man. He explained that he
has been going to anger management classes and is a better
man for it. He said that LeGrande had sent him a certified
letter stating that the belt was to be mailed back to the
CWF office, but Kato did not do it because his therapist
told him it was better to handle the situation in person
like a man. Kato called out LeGrande, and the long-time
Commissioner reluctantly came to the ring. Before Kato would
give the title over, he asked LeGrande for forgiveness and
to let him keep the title as it “means everything” to him.
LeGrande would not budge on his decision, and Kato appeared
to get angrier by the second. When the undefeated star
stepped towards LeGrande, Powerhouse Hughes made his way to
the ring. Hughes entered the ring behind Kato and took the
title from Kato’s hands and handed the belt to LeGrande.
Kato told Hughes that this situation had nothing to do with
him and he should mind his own business. As this was
happening, “Big Deal” Ian Jordan ran to ringside with a
chair and slid in to nail Hughes from behind. At the last
second, Kato pushed Hughes out of the way and Jordan’s
chairshot nailed Kato in the head. A stunned LeGrande looked
on as did Hughes after he regrouped. Jordan slid out of the
ring and yelled at Kato saying that “that wasn’t intended
for you, you idiot”. LeGrande and Hughes both left without
checking on Kato. The referee came to ringside to try and
kelp Kato, but the star pushed him away as he went to the
locker room.
MATCH 1 – CWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
QUARTERFINAL
Zubov d. “BIG TIME” Bill Collier in 5:37.
The opening match of the tournament may have been the most
hyped-up contest. Both men were the two favorites to walk
away with the title, but only one man could advance. The
fast-paced bout went back and forth and as Collier was about
to put Zubov away, the former two-time champion raked
Collier’s eyes and hit him with a spear for the win.
MATCH 2 – CWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
QUARTERFINAL
Thunder d. Apollyon in 5:35.
In a battle of masked CWF stars looking to put a big notch
under their belt, Thunder picked up the win when he hit
Apollyon with a powerslam.
MATCH 3 – CWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
QUARTERFINAL
“Big Deal” Ian Jordan d. Jason Gory via forfeit.
As Jordan entered the ring carrying the chair he used to lay
out Kato with, he reiterated to the crowd that it was Kato’s
fault for what happened earlier and that Jason Gory was in
trouble. Ring announcer Hank Hudson introduced Gory second,
but he never came to the ring so the match was awarded to
Jordan. “Gory fears me, and I hope he didn’t have, ahem, car
troubles on his way to the show,” Jordan said. As Jordan
left the ring with his chair, Kato’s music hit but he did
not come out. A worried Jordan carefully made his way to the
locker room.
MATCH 4 – CWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
QUARTERFINAL
Brock Singleton d. Lightning in 4:28.
In the fastest quarterfinal match of the night, Brock
Singleton advanced with a win over Lightning. The match was
sluggish due to the nature of both men feeling each other
out, and Singleton got the win with a rollup.
MATCH 5 – CWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL
“Big Deal” Ian Jordan d. Thunder in 6:37.
Jordan again came to the ring with the chair, and he seemed
more preoccupied with Kato than with Thunder and it almost
cost him. However, Jordan undid the top turnbuckle and used
the exposed metal to his advantage. Jordan picked up the win
with a frog splash. As he left the ring, Kato’s music once
again played, but Kato did not come to the ring.
MATCH 6 – CWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL
Brock Singleton d. Zubov in 3:05.
Singleton pulled off what could best be described as an
upset as he downed the former two-time CWF Heavyweight
champion. As Zubov jawed with the crowd, Singleton ended
things quickly as he timed Zubov’s next step into his
patented finisher.
After the match, Jordan attacked Singleton with the chair.
MATCH 7 – Six-Man Tag Team match
Flex Lee, Nick Mirra, and Dan Sandwich d. “Hot Stuff” Chris
Marx (Mon Valley champion) and the Mercenaries (Nasty Nick
and Sniper) (CWF Tag Team champions) in 12:44.
The six-man bout was nothing short of a back and forth
brawl, and it led to Lee picking up the pin on Marx after a
jackhammer.
After the match, Commissioner LeGrande announced that at NO
ESCAPE, Lee will challenger Marx for the Mon Valley title
and the team of Mirra and Sandwich will challenge the
Mercenaries for the tag straps.
MATCH 8 – CWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FINAL
Brock Singleton d. “Big Deal” Ian Jordan to win the vacant
CWF Heavyweight championship in 10:44.
As Jordan made his way to the ring, Kato’s music once again
played, but he did not come out. An arrogant Jordan told the
crowd that Kato is too injured to come back out. Once the
match started, both men picked up near falls that would have
won them the CWF Heavyweight championship. As Singleton went
for his patented finisher, he spun Jordan around and
Jordan’s leg inadvertently nailed the referee. Jordan slid
down and low-blowed Singleton before going to grab his
chair. But just as he was about to hit Singleton, Kato came
from the locker room and grabbed the chair and laid out
Jordan. He took the microphone from Hank Hudson and said, “I
may still be suspended and that means I can’t wrestle at NO
ESCAPE (6/12/10). But there isn’t anything saying that I
can’t fight. I am coming to NO ESCAPE and I am going to beat
you down.” After he finished, Kato pulled Singleton on top
of Jordan and the referee managed the three-count.
After the bell, Thunder, Dan Sandwich, Nick Mirra,
Lightning, and Powerhouse Hughes congratulated Singleton.
Then, Kato grabbed the belt from the announcers table and
took it into the ring. He handed the title to Singleton and
shook his hand. As Kato left the ringside area, he went over
to the injured Jordan and put the boots to him as Singleton
mingled with the crowd to celebrate the beginning of his new
reign.
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